Balancing commercial growth, recreational space, residential development and
agricultural needs requires an integrated approach. Stakeholders concerns as
well as long term health, environmental and economic impact must be
addressed.

What can you do to promote sustainable land
use? Start by exploring resources below:

Support County Farmland

Supporting our local farms is an investment in our community, environment, and
local economy.

Pierce County has some of the best farm land in the state,
providing great produce closer than you might think. With gas prices rising we
are going to need to buy more food locally. These resources below can help you
get started.

Pierce County is an original member of the Cascade Agenda a 100-year plan to conserve
farms and forests to keep our rural economy strong. There are over 200,000 acres
of private forest land surrounding Mt. Rainier in Pierce County. Keeping our
forest land in working forestry is key to keeping our lumber mills open and the
important jobs they provide.

Managing our stormwater through low-impact development is vital to the health of
Puget Sound. Since LID projects are becoming a more common practice for most,
there is an abundance of research and design specifications that will help you
develop a successful and effective low-impact project.